Starware Search Engine - SFSE
🟡 Updated this yearThis mod was updated after the recent game update — it should work on the current version. (Starfield Update 1.16.244 – June 11, 2026)
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- ✅ Updated 2 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #56 of 192 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About this mod:
Implements a search engine to the Galaxy StarMap Menu, allowing you to find any location and planet within seconds.
1) Open the Galaxy StarMap Menu.
2) Press a hotkey (by default, the 'Q' key).
3) By pressing the hotkey, the text input menu opens.
4) Type the name (or part of the name) of a planet/location/starstation/etc.
5) Press OK to search or, press the TAB or Esc key to simply close the text input menu.
6) If you pressed OK, the Search Results window will open.
7) Press one of the numbers ("index") of the found locations/planets on your keyboard (you can use both the number and numpad keys).
8) The Galaxy StarMap Menu navigates you to the selected location/planet.
Searched for "beta" to locate "Defensive Battery Beta" (unique location on Kryx, Suvorov) then pressed 4 to auto-navigate.
You can change the hotkey that opens the text input menu in the INI (Data\SFSE\Plugins\StarwareSearchEngine.ini).
The value of iTextInputMenuHotkey is a Virtual-Key Code. By default, it's 0x51 (the 'Q' key).
Requirements:
Starfield Script Extender
Starware Search Engine - SFSE adds a search bar to the Galaxy StarMap in Starfield, letting you instantly find any location or planet. With 703 endorsements and 64,540 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for explorers tired of scrolling the map. Last updated June 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge time-saver for finding planets and locations without scrolling.
- Community-approved with 703 endorsements and over 64k downloads.
- Actively maintained (last updated June 2026).
⚠️ Cons
- Only works on the Galaxy StarMap, not for system or planet maps.
For Starfield players who spend too much time hunting for specific planets or locations on the star map. If you're a completionist or explorer, this is a must-have. Skip if you rarely use the galaxy map.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SFSE installed and launch the game through its loader, not the default exe.
- Use the search bar to type partial names — it should filter as you type.
- If the mod doesn't appear in-game, double-check that you've placed the files in the correct Data folder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- LarannKiar
- Version
- 7.0
- Downloads
- 64,540
- Endorsements
- 703
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 4/12/2025
- Updated
- 6/13/2026
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